Contraband Arrests at GDC Facilities

**MORE THAN 657 CIVILIANS AND 136 STAFF MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED TO DATE FOR ATTEMPTING TO INTRODUCE CONTRABAND INTO GDC FACILITIES.**

1) On November 11, 2013 at Calhoun State Prison, visitor Tracey Jones went to the bathroom and when she returned to the visitation room a Lieutenant noticed there was something in her mouth. Visitor Jones was search and a dime sized plastic bag containing marijuana and a quarter size bag containing tobacco was found in her mouth. A search of her vehicle was conducted and officers found nine methadone pills and a crack pipe. Calhoun County Sheriff's Office arrested visitor Tracey Jones.

The Department of Corrections is committed to identifying and pursuing prosecution of those persons who attempt to introduce contraband into state facilities.